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CCSB Postpones Meeting to Oct. 16

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
RISON - The Cleveland County School Board voted to move its October meeting to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the administration building in Rison. The Cleveland County School Board usually meets on the second Monday of each month.

Christmas Parade Seeks Float Entries

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
RISON - Rison Shine Community Development is seeking local churches, businesses, groups and others to put togethger a float fo the 2023 Cleveland County Christmas Parade to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in downtown Rison.

Shady Grove Cemetery To Meet on Oct. 1

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
NEW EDINBURG - The Shady Grove Cemetery will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at the New Edinburg Community Center. Anyone with loved ones in the cemetery or have an interest in the cemetery are invited to attend.

Halloween Events To Be Held Oct. 31 in Downtown Rison

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
RISON - The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills and Rison Shine Community Development have announced they will be hosting events on Halloween night, Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Green House Cottages, 701 Main Street, will be hosting a Fall Festival from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Wesley Chapel Reunion Oct. 1

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
WOODLAWN - Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association will hold its reunion Sunday, Oct. 1 at Wesley Chapel Church. A meal will start at 12:30 p.m.. Please bring tables and chairs for eating. The annual business meeting will follow the meal. Discussion will include saving the church building.

Mt. Olivet To Host Pancake Supper This Sunday Night

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
CALMER - Mt. Olivet Global Methodist Church will be hosting Pancake Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 1, at the church. The price is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds support the women's Hearts and Hands group.

School Lunches: October 2-6

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Rison Elementary Monday - creamy ham and broccoli alfredo or Bird Dog. Tuesday - nachos or hamburger. Wednesday - Loaded Baked Potato or chicken sandwich. Thursday - Chicken Combo or hot ham and cheese. Friday - Pizza, Pizza and sidekicks! Nachos for 4-6 grades.
EHC, HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMPLETE WWII QUILT BOOKLET - Karen Bell Fox (left) with the Extension Homemakers Council, Annette Rawls (center) with the Cleveland County Historical Society, and Douglas Boultinghouse, graphic designer at the Cleveland County Herald, get their first look at the World War II Service Men's Quilt booklet. The booklets are available for purchase now.

EHC, HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMPLETE WWII QUILT BOOKLET - Karen Bell Fox (left) with the Extension Homemakers Council, Annette Rawls (center) with the Cleveland County Historical Society, and Douglas Boultinghouse, graphic designer at the Cleveland County Herald, get their first look at the World War II Service Men's Quilt booklet. The booklets are available for purchase now.

WWII Service Quilt Books Available Now in Rison

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - "The Service Men's World War II Quilt" booklet, which tells the story of the quilt has the names of over 900 WWII service men and women from Cleveland County embroidered on it has been printed and is now available for purchase.

RUMC Adds Food Donation Box To Gateway Bank

News Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
RISON - In an effort to help those in the community who need help in feeding their families, Rison United Methodist Church's Community Outreach program is installing a donation box in Gateway Bank. Anyone who wishes to help in this effort may drop off items for the food pantry at the bank.